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that 'Morinjski zaljev', limited by Sibenik's Donje Polje and Jadrtovac, is very abundant with layers of healing pollen silt, of the best quality in Croatia

Less than 300 thousand square meters of one nautical mile long Morinjski zaljev (Morinj Bay), there are layers of five millions cubic metres of pollen silt. On the average, they are seven meters, but on certain places even twelve metres high. The Board for health tourism and natural medicine at the Academy of medical science of Croatia has issued a certificate that confirms from the highest health level the possibility to use this silt for medical purposes. By diluting it with a proper water quantity, heating and satisfying health and sanitary rules, pollen can be used for treatment of cardiovascular system, neurological, rheumatic and skin diseases and disorders, as well as the disorders of metabolism, system, kidneys, digestive, urinary and respiration systems. Inspite of high levelled and scientifically established potential, so far there hasn't been constructed any building of scientific and tourist contents, but many visitors come here individually to have a bath or put on themselves this healing silt.

that Murter is the biggest insular village in Sibenik-Knin County

The inhabitants of Murter became the owners of island's major part in Kornati archipelago and National Park Kornati from 1859 till 1896. The old part of Murter is placed underneath Raduc hill and is drawn toward the inner part of the island. The newer part was built in Hramina Bay in which the marina with the same name is placed. In the recent years, Murter has spread all the way to Slanica Bay on the south-western part of the island. Today this fishermen and farmers' village of Kornati is the most favourite destination of native and foreign tourists. You can reach Murter by driving on a road that separates from the Adriatic Highway by Kapela. However, three navigable ways that lead to Murter port are more attractive. One of them leads through Murter Channel where between the mainland of Murter Island and Tisno, a movable bridge is placed.

that the area of Roski slap is the furthest north point where, due to the influence of mild Mediterranean climate, succeed olive-trees

Roski slap is placed on the contact of warm and dry and humid and shady places, and because of the rich canyon's vegetation it is very interesting to botanists. The name Roski Slap derives from the toponym of the fortress Rog. The main cascade is placed at the end of travertine barrier where the river Krka swoops down from 15 meters altitude. Of all travertine forms on Roski Slap there are caves, furrows, thresholds, small barriers and cones. The cones appear on the foot of the main cascade and represent the specific quality of Roski slap. In 1910, on the right bank of the river there was constructed rapid hydroelectric power plant "Roski slap". Across the travertine barriers there is a road that connected the bank of river Krka even in the Roman times.

that from the 16th until 23rd September 1991 the battle for Sibenik's defence was fought, which started with the general attack on the city from land, sea and air

The population of Sibenik was called into shelters with the siren on the 16th September in 17:57 where they remained for full seven days, until the siren on the 23rd September in 11:27 didn't mark the end of September's war in Sibenik. During these days the Yugoslav aggressor destructed many town's historical and cultural buildings with missiles, among which even the cupola of Saint James's Cathedral. The brave defenders of Sibenik resisted the aggressors' attacks thanks to the excellent artillerists from Zecevo, Jelinjak, Dubrava, Razor, Smricnjak, Zirje and other points. The enemy had more dead people and enormous loss in techniques. The defenders had three killed soldiers, 113 wounded (of whom 64 civilians) and seven killed civilians. That battle, which defended Sibenik, but also undermined the conquest of all Southern Croatia, was righteously called Sibenik's war exploit.

that Croatian currency unit is kuna (HRK) and that 7.4HRK have value of 1EUR that is 6.2HRK have value of 1USD

Paper money are of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000HRK, while coins are of 1, 2 and 5HRK and of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 lipa. Lipa is the hundredth part of kuna (1 kuna = 100 lipa). Money can be changed in exchange offices, banks, hotels and post offices. For better understanding, 1EUR has value of 7.4HRK, 1USD 6.2HRK, 1CHF 4.8HRK, 10CZK 2.3HRK, 100HUF 2.9HRK. The price of petroleum products varies. 1 litre of Dizel gas is around 5.8HRK, EuroDizel 5.9HRK, Super98 7.9HRK, Super95 7.3HRK, SuperPlus98 7.4HRK, EuroSuper95 7.3HRK. In shops non gas natural water is around 4HRK, one litre of long-life milk is around 6HRK, quality wine is around 25HRK, while top class wine is even around 100HRK. One kilogram of white bread is around 9HRK, while integral bread is around 13HRK for a kilogram. The prices of vegetables and fruits depend on season. One kilogram of apples costs around 10HRK, while tomatoes (15HRK) and young potatoes (9HRK) cost much cheaper during summer.

that in Sibenik's hinterland there are numerous archaeological sites and localities that are worth visiting

One of the richest archaeological sites of Illyrian, Roman and Croatian past is Bribirska Glavica. In the times of Illyrians and Romans this site was called Berbera. The locality is around ten kilometres away from Skradin in the direction of Knin. Skradin is an old Illyrian village over which the antique centre Scardona developed. Among the most attractive localities there is also a convent Visovac, situated in the middle of Visovac Lake. In this Franciscan convent many historical documents and objects are conserved. The access to Visovac is possible from Miljevac plateau. Further in the direction of Knin, near the road Knin-Kistanje, there is Burnum with the remains of arches of Illyrian, as well as Roman military camp. The diocese near Knin is one of the well-known premedieval archaeological sites in Croatia, while the Fortress of Knin is one of the biggest cultural and historical buildings under the state protection, with the premises for museum or exhibitions. To these and many other sites you can arrive by car or bus, but without any possibility to stay there overnight.

that you have to have the permission of either one, three, seven or thirty days of Croatian Union for fishing, if you want to have do game fishing

The permissions for current year (annual permissions) are given only to Croatian or foreign citizens with permanent residence. The daily permissions are given separately for fishing with angling and fishing tackle and separately for fishing with spear-fishing gun. The charges for daily fishing permissions with angling and fishing tackle are: 60HRK for one, 150HRK for three, 300HRK for seven and 700HRK for thirty days. The price lists of annual permissions are: 30HRK for children under 18, 60HRK for retirees and people older than 60 years and 400HRK for people from 18 to 60. The charges for spear-fishing are the same as for angling and fishing tackle. Spear-fishing gun can be used from dawn until sunset. It is strictly prohibited to use equipment which forces a person to stay in sea or under water against his or her will. It is prohibited to use artificial light. All the news and information regarding game fishing in Sibenik-Knin County can be received in harbour master's office, Tourist Boards and agencies.

that Sibenik is the member of NPA (Nürnberg-Pyrn-Adria) ever since its foundation in 1972

NPA is the society of towns that are placed on the traffic road that leads from Nürnberg to the Adriatic and Dubrovnik on its South. Croatia, beside Dubrovnik is represented by Zagreb, Plitvicka jezera, National park Krka, Zadar, Sibenik, Split, Biograd on sea, and recently Vodice is in its membership. The further memberships in the society are related to the including of Ljubljana and Kopar in its activity, as one of the sections on this traveller's road, and in that case it is expected that Croatian towns Rijeka and Pula will also become its members. The interest of the society's members is to direct all the tourists that go individually by cars and motor caravans toward the Adriatic coast on this section, by giving them numerous benefits. The sponsor of this society is German ADAC, and NPA has its own web site where all the towns-members are promoted. With the termination of construction work on the section of highway Zagreb-Split through Sibenik-Knin County, Sibenik, NP Krka and Vodice will become more significant members of the society NPA.